Ronald Corey Stark

When I was very young, and just becoming interested in photography, I picked up Delicacies at a museum book store. It was the first book to ever really inspire me to become a photographer, and step into art. It is a book that I still pull from the shelf often. It has always been an inspiration in its simplicity of classic still life and how art is just part of life and being. Ron and I never met. However at one point in my career I somehow found an e-mail address for Ron and we exchanged a...

Ron was a consummate artist, as a painter and a photographer as well as in the way he cooked, spoke and laughed. He loved art, he loved history and he brought them together in a unique interpretation all his own. See you later, Ron. Your life was your art!

I just learned of Ron's passing from the Oneonta alumni newsletter and am so saddened by his loss. I knew him in college, participated in a small way with photos in "Delicacies" in the 70s. We remained friends into the 80s. We then lost touch but made contact again briefly this spring. Ron was an exceptional talent. I treasure my collection of his photos, his recipe for chocolate cake, and the memory of his flamenco playing that long ago made me weak in the knees. A good, talented man has...

I'm so sorry to hear about Ron. We were college friends at Oneonta and had many a great time together. He loved everything about life and tried to capture it in his music and photographs. It's true- life is too short- And now he's gone.

Rest in Peace my friend.

Fred Carvin